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What is Private Equity

What is Private Equity? Private Equity is an investment model that originated in the United States after World War II and later spread to the United Kingdom and France in the 1970s. Unlike public equity, which involves buying shares in publicly traded companies, private equity involves purchasing shares of private, unlisted companies. The investment fund …

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How to break into Private Equity when you come from a non-target school?

How to break into private equity when you come from a non-target school? Breaking into the private equity industry can be challenging, especially for those who did not attend a top business school. However, the sector has become more accessible over the years due to an increase in liquidity and emerging players. Historical funds have …

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IPO of Private Equity funds

Investment funds are generally human-sized structures with small teams. However, alongside a majority of small players, there are some private equity behemoths. Among them, some European players have even gone public, following the example of American giants like Blackrock, Blackstone, KKR, The Carlyle Group and Apollo Global Management. Recent examples include BridgePoint (listed on the …

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